Question

What was the effects of the mass demonstrations of strikes that had immediately followed the economic collapse beginning in 1893?

Answer 1

The effects of mass demonstrations of strikes after the economic collapse in 1893 were;

• Formation of labor unions

• Disagreements between workers and managers

Step-by-step explanation

During the Depression of 1893, unemployment rates were very high exceeding 10%. People in the workforce were majorly affected thus after the strikes workers joined to form labor unions because they felt overworked and underpaid. The unions aimed at safeguarding working conditions and ensuring better wages and salaries.

This period following the depression event was characterized by continued strikes from labors who participated in violent actions with their employers and law officials. For example, the turning point of the American labor law was facilitated by the Pullman strike (May 11 to July 20 1894) led by Eugene V. Debs.